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5 Christmas Markets in Europe Worth Planning Your Vacation Around

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If enduring another commercialized Christmas with endless ads for pricey cars, jewelry and high-tech toys isn’t the kind of holiday you’d like to enjoy this year, consider heading to a beautiful destination that hosts a traditional Christmas market. It’s like traveling to an old fashioned Christmas, with charming nativity scenes, the sweet songs of choirs and the aromas of hot spiced cider and roasted chestnuts wafting through the air. Of course, you can also shop for a perfect, unique gift for that special someone on your list too. Dresden, Germany via  wikimedia.org #1. Dresden, Germany  ( Hotel Prices & Photos ) Dresden is home to the largest number of Christmas markets in Germany’s eastern region. It can also boast the title of being the oldest seasonal event in the entire country, with the Striezel Christmas Market dating all the way back to 1434. Located on the Altmarkt Square in the historical city center, it’s surrounded by various themed Christmas Markets that stretch all

Shocking 90s Stars Before & After! (5 Photos)

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#1 Mackenzie Rosman Before: She played the adorable daughter on the family-friendly show 7th Heaven. After: Ruthie's all grown up! In 2013, she showed the world what she's got in a spread for Maxim. via  http://assets.nydailynews.com/ #2 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Before: They were the twins that shared the role of Michelle Tanner on the hit San Francisco sitcom, Full House.  After: The fashionista twins have created several clothing lines for companies like Walmart. via  http://www.kidsumers.ca/ #3 Kel Mitchell Before: He was the orange-soda loving half of the duo that was always ready to serve up a Good Burger.  After: He's still making rounds on Nickelodeon shows like Sam and Cat. He guest-starred in an episode as rapper Peezy B. via  http://img2.timeinc.net/ #4 Lindsay Lohan Before: She was the cutest and cleverest redhead that managed to bring her parents back together in The Parent Trap revamp. After: Nowadays, people can't keep track of how many times she's b

TERRIFYING World's Most Dangerous Roads (Photo Gallery)

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#1 Karakoram Highway Image via  blogspot.com This highway linking Pakistan and China reaches altitues of 16,000 feet and is no laughing matter. You wouldn't want to fall off this one. #2  Guoliang Tunnel Road (China) via  http://www.oddee.com/ This tunnel/road is 1,200 meters long and was built by locals in the 70's. It took 5 years to construct this road that tunnels in and out of some of the steepest peaks in China. #3 The Road Through The Himalayas via  http://www.complex.com/ This road through India has more curves than any road should. Trucks commonly fall down the steep grades of this road. #4 Road Of Death via  http://www.trilulilu.ro/ This Bolivian road is not only long, but it is called the road of death for a reason. It is responsible for 100-200 fatalities a year.

5 Of The Dumbest Things People Brought To The Auto Shop

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It's common to hear horror stories about people who have had terrible experiences with mechanics. Complaints about being swindled, cheated, over overcharged are common, but what about mechanics who have had to deal with dumb customers? Some people deal with car troubles their own way, ignoring warnings from their vehicle or using duct tape to fix the problem, leaving mechanics scratching their heads. There's the Problem The owner of this Volkswagen Jetta came to the conclusion that they were dealing with an air leak, so they wrapped their airflow meter and intake hose with tape. It wasn't duct tape and easily removed, but the mechanic wasn't happy about having to fiddle with this. #1 Gliding on the Highway Turning on this tire must have been like riding a slip and slide. Driving on a completely worn tire is more than dangerous, as they are easily punctured or can cause a loss of of vehicle control (braking, spin outs, etc.). #2 More Cowbell If this was a prank: genius.

6 Breathtaking Out-Of-This-World Photos

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We live in a beautiful, vast world full of wonders we have yet to discover. For most of us, the only exposure we will have to these wonders is through the shared experiences of those around us. These pictures are awe-inspiring. They remind us of how small we are, yet somehow give us a sense of connectedness and belonging. We all share the same planet. #1 The Fukang Meteorite via reddit/u/ turdmalone #2 The shadows that clouds cast over the earth from space via reddit/u/ 1Voice1Life #3 Kayaking near lava in Hawaii via reddit/u/ tek0011 #4 Thor's Well in Oregon via reddit/u/ blazik #5 Footprints from a monk who prayed in the same spot for 20 years via reddit/u/ Juankestein #6 How lighting and angles change your face via reddit/u/ pretendparades source

3 Things You Should Never Do On Facebook

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#1 The TMI-er There are things that should NEVER be uttered or typed in the bowels of Facebook, and this is example 1A. #2 The Couple Who is an Impossible Level of Love And, bet, that they will NOT let their Facbeook friends hear the end of how in love they are. #3 The In-Love Couple, Continued Matching tattoos, so cute! Please, please, PLEASE show us more!

5 of the World’s Most Extreme Hotel Rooms

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For travelers that enjoy the unique and different, finding a truly adventure-worthy hotel may seem like searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack, but from transparent rooms that hang on the edge of a sheer rock space overlooking Peru’s Sacred Valley to glass igloos in Finland and rooms built around a bullfighting ring in a Mexican metropolis, at least one of these ingenious options are sure to fit the bill. Nature Vive Skylodge, Sacred Valley, Peru via  naturavive.com 1. Natura Vive Skylodge, Sacred Valley, Peru  ( prices & photos ) Welcome to Natura Vive Skylodge, offering some of the most jaw-dropping views on earth from what may be the most terrifyingly thrilling hotel rooms ever constructed. Adrenaline-seekers can sleep in the transparent glass pods that cling to one of the highest peaks in Peru’s Sacred Valley. If you’re brave enough to endure a night, you’ll soak up majestic views across the heartland of the Inca Empire, with a package that includes breakfast and a g

The Island Is Beautiful, But Beware Of Its Residents

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North Sentinel Island is located in the Bay of Bengal near Thailand. It is a sunny, tropical place that is almost entirely covered in dense forestation.                                                                       via Associated Press |  Huffington Post  The only problem? It's inhabitants do NOT want visitors. The Sentinelese people are the last isolated tribe on the planet and they would very much like to keep it that way.                                                                                                   via  Panaramio There are thought to be somewhere around 300 residents on the island, untouched by modern civilization or tools, though no one can say for sure. It is illegal to come within five kilometers of their coastline, and they will make sure you know when you have crossed the line. As recently as 2006, they have killed illegal fisherman for poaching lobsters and pigs from the island which are essential food for the locals. Two men were killed while s

5 Halloween Decorations That Will Scare The Crap Out Of Your Neighbors.

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One of the greatest pleasures of being a kid is putting on a costume, grabbing your plastic jack-o-lantern, and heading out to trick-or-treat for Halloween. It's even better when the neighbors have their yards decorated to the nines. That is, of course, until their decorations scare the hell out of you. Below are 20 front yards that have taken Halloween to the next level. These aren't just decorations, they are epic Halloween installations that would make trick-or-treating a completely awesome - or really frightening, depending on how much of a scaredy-cat you are. Enter if you dare. #1.  The real question is, where does he store this stuff when it's not Halloween? #2.  Shipwrecked in the front yard. #3.  The perfect Nightmare Before Christmas recreation. #4.  There are just too many scary things to look at. #5.  The truth is out there. source

You Brave Enough For These Adventure Holidays?

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Love adventure? Great, but how far would you be willing to go for the ultimate extreme adventure holidays. Check out our list and see if you have the courage to attempt such death defying acts. #1 Cliff Camping This adventure is not recommended for sleep walkers. #2 Cliff Side Cycle Trek You need great balance to tackle this extreme adventure. #3 Extreme Dating Forget cinemas and bars, do something radical with your partner and it’ll be a lot more memorable. #4 Bungee Jumping It’s just a leap of faith!! Faith in the guy who tied the knots. source